Alternative Learning Options
There are so many interesting and helpful ways to keep learning, practicing your English, meeting new people, and taking care of yourself outside the classroom. This guide shares a selection of online tools, community activities, skill‑building opportunities, and wellness resources to help you get started. Explore what interests you, try something new, and choose the options that fit your goals and your schedule. Your learning journey doesn’t stop here—these are just a few of the many possibilities waiting for you!
Explore Online Language Learning Resources
- CANAvenue
- Discover the free English‑learning and citizenship‑prep activities designed for newcomers to Canada
- Bonus: Prepare for your citizenship test
- Discover the free English‑learning and citizenship‑prep activities designed for newcomers to Canada
- Quizlet
- Use interactive flashcards, practice tests, and study activities to learn about a variety of topics
- Bonus: Check out hundreds of IELTS test prep resources
- Use interactive flashcards, practice tests, and study activities to learn about a variety of topics
- EnglishClub
- Explore an extensive assortment of interactive activities and resources
- Bonus: Relax with some grammar, spelling, vocabulary and pronunciation games
- Explore an extensive assortment of interactive activities and resources
- Mauril
- Test your listening comprehension skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada
- Bonus: Use it to learn French too!
- ReadSpeeder
- Develop your reading skills through a series of lessons that focus on reading speed and comprehension
- Bonus: Subscribe to the free email lessons for extra help
- Develop your reading skills through a series of lessons that focus on reading speed and comprehension
- British Council: LearnEnglish
- Explore the site to improve your English with bite-sized lessons, quizzes and games on a variety of topics
- Bonus: Try out some learning apps to help you learn English at home or on the move
- Explore the site to improve your English with bite-sized lessons, quizzes and games on a variety of topics
- BBC Learning English
- Lose yourself in an almost endless collection of videos and podcasts on a variety of topics including office English, health, music, etc.
- Bonus: Get some speaking tips from the Beating Speaking Anxiety podcast
- Lose yourself in an almost endless collection of videos and podcasts on a variety of topics including office English, health, music, etc.
- Government of Canada: Learning English – Resources for teaching and self-study
- Consult this page to find resources for learning English independently, including games and exercises
- Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program and National Healthcare Language Program – Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia
- Explore the resources for IRCC-eligible internationally educated nurses and internationally educated healthcare professionals
Build Connections
- Join a club / Start a club
- Network
- Tech Manitoba
- Ten Thousand Coffees – RRC Polytech Café
- A place for students, alumni & employers to connect for a conversation and build relationships
Enhance Your Skills
- Take an English conversation class
- Improve your tech skills
- Improve your keyboarding skills
Learn Something New
- Obtain a high school diploma or gain the necessary credits to pursue educational, training, or employment opportunities
- Attend various in-person and online workshops
- Try a sport, art or cooking class
Take Care of Yourself Along the Way: Nurture Your Well-Being
- Prioritize your mental health
- Reach out for help if needed